Recently a number of economists and political scientists have been discussing the mechanisms of price-making for commodities. According to numerous statements, the prices for virtually all goods are set by the seller, whereas oil prices are set by the buyers. This is far from being rational.

There has been an active discussion in the media lately on the dramatic fall in remittances from labor migrants to the CIS countries. According to some, the remittances have reduced by 95% percent over the crisis period, and such conditions are deemed to have a dramatic social impact in the region, and particularly in Uzbekistan.